Supermicro unveils 4W and 8W atom server solutions

New Delhi: Super Micro Computer announced the launch of 4W and 8W Intel Atom processor-based server building block solutions. These solutions deliver expansion and storage features of any Atom-based platform, and are designed for embedded industrial PC (IPC) applications.

Super Micro's mini-tower chassis with user-friendly design features create a cost-effective home or office workstation for basic computing including Internet usage, office and educational applications.

"Bringing the low-power consumption advantages of Atom processors to the server appliance market empowers our customers with energy-saving, quiet solutions that provide flexible expansion and storage features," said Charles Liang, President and CEO, Super Micro.

Optimized for the single-core Atom 230 processor, Super Micro's X7SLA-L platform supports up to four SATA ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10, along with seven USB 2.0 headers, 2GB DDR2 memory, Intel GMA 950 graphics and a Gigabit Ethernet port. X7SLA-H integrates the dual-core Atom 330 processor, which consumes 8W of power and expands upon the features of the X7SLA-L with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, an additional onboard Type A USB 2.0 connector and an extra internal serial port.

The fan-less design of Super Micro's SC502-200B chassis enables silent operation and minimizes system power consumption.

For greater expansion and storage features, Super Micro offers the SuperServer 5035A, which supports four hot-swap drive bays and three add-on cards. This server features a high-efficiency 300W power supply that has earned the 80-plus Bronze level certification for achieving 85 percent+ power efficiency. The system's mini-tower chassis (SC731i-300B) also includes a host of design features for easy installation. These quick-and-easy features include a tool-less side panel, tool-less drive bays, 90-degree pivoting hard disk drive cage, and stamped motherboard support (no standoffs required). This small footprint server also supports two external 5.25-inch bays and Kensington lock security to safeguard the system.